Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM vs Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM and Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T.
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Product |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Name | Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM | Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL135F18GM | SAL135F18Z |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2006 |
| Release Date | 2019-02-26 | 2006-06-05 |
| MSRP | N/A | 1799 USD |
| Last known price | 2098 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Linear Motor | Screw drive from camera |
| Focus Method | Internal | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 70 cm | 72 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,25 | 0,25 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F1,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Construction | 13 elements / 10 groups | 11 elements / 8 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | XD, Super ED and ED elements; Nano AR and fluorine coatings | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Focal Length | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Length | 127 mm | 115 mm |
| Weight | 950 gr | 1050 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM |
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH156 | ALC-SH0003 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
